US Bridges

Central Avenue over Nj 495

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI W of Lin Tunnel · Structure no. 0917157

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Nj 495 is a concrete frame carrying Central Avenue over Nj 495 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesNj 495
Location1.3 MI W of Lin Tunnel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77207, -74.03149
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,821 (2024)
Projected traffic9,543 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Nj 495 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Nj 495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Nj 495 carry?

About 7,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Nj 495?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Nj 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.